About The City Brief Crosby
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Crosby
The City Brief keeps Crosby residents and visitors informed about what's happening across the town each week. Whether you're based in Manor, Crosby Village, or areas like Waterloo and Blundellsands, our weekly coverage helps you discover the events, markets, and activities shaping local life. Crosby has a strong events calendar rooted in its coastal character and community spirit. The Crosby Village Market draws locals weekly, whilst seasonal art trails bring contemporary work to neighbourhoods throughout the year. Monthly heritage walks explore the town's architectural history, and food festivals celebrate local producers along the coast. Cultural and sporting events run year-round, offering something for different interests and ages. We aim to cut through the noise and bring these opportunities to your attention. We cover the festivals that anchor the calendar, like the annual Crosby Beach Festival, alongside the quieter, recurring gatherings that form the backbone of neighbourhood life. We track what's on at community venues and cultural spaces, from exhibitions to performances, ensuring you don't miss what matters locally. The Promenade and the iconic Iron Men sculptures are focal points for gatherings and events, drawing people together across seasons. But events happen right across Crosby too: in village halls, parks, and community spaces. Our job is to surface all of it, the headline festivals and the modest but meaningful weekly happenings that bring neighbours together. We understand Crosby is quieter than some places, and that's part of its character. Our coverage reflects that. We focus on what's actually on, week by week, so you can plan ahead and stay connected to your community without checking multiple websites or notice boards. The City Brief is simply your weekly guide to local events in Crosby.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Crosby – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.
Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.
About The City Brief
The City Brief is a global network of local newsletters. We succeed in sending the best of local information to local people. To learn more, visit our main website.
About the editor
The City Brief Crosby is edited by Dean Withey, founder of The City Brief. A former RAF pilot turned founder and investor, Dean has built and sold two technology companies, including ubisend, a conversational AI platform used by the NHS and BAE Systems, and has shipped more than thirty enterprise AI systems over twenty years in tech. He is based in Norwich, England.
Why this site exists, in Dean's words: "In an AI-powered world, you can no longer trust what you see and hear online. The future is local: trusting only what you can see for yourself. The City Brief is the trusted brief for what's happening in your city."
Listings are gathered from venue websites, official box offices and event platforms, then checked and curated before publishing. AI tools assist with drafting; every published page follows our editorial policy.
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